President Barack Obama sets pre-condition for action in Iraq
President Barack Obama has said that U.S. will not indulge in a military action against the Islamist militant group ISIL in Iraq in absence of a political plan by the Iraqi government. “I want to make sure that everybody understands this message — the U.S. is not simply going to involve... read more »
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, Aziz discuss India-Pak ties, regional i...
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Pakistan National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz has discussed Pakistan’s relations with India and Afghanistan, regional integration, energy and economic issues, officials in Washington said. “They discussed regional economic integration as well as regional... read more »
Moderate earthquake rocks Pakistan: official
An official says a moderate earthquake has struck northwest Pakistan, causing panic in towns and cities, but there are no immediate reports of casualties or damage. Mohammad Riaz, a senior scientist at the Pakistan Meteorological Department, says the magnitude 6.0 quake was felt in the... read more »
Iraq to allow US airstrikes against al Qaeda militants
Iraq has said it would allow the United States to launch airstrikes against al-Qaeda-linked militants in the north of the country, the Wall Street Journal reported late Wednesday, citing unnamed US officials. The Obama administration was considering a range of options, including airstrikes carried... read more »
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleges it is denied right to free and fair campaigning
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday alleged that its candidates in Mumbai were repeatedly being denied permissions to hold rallies, road shows and other events by local authorities. “While... read more »
Poll, a battle between two ideologies: Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday kick-started the poll campaign in her mother Sonia Gandhi’s constituency Rae Bareli projecting the next Lok Sabha polls as a battle between two ideologies and... read more »
Maharashtra goes to polls for Lok Sabha elections tomorrow
Nineteen constituencies across Maharashtra with an estimated 3.25 crore electorate will go to polls tomorrow to decide the fate of 358 candidates, including Union Minister Sushilkumar... read more »
Narendra Modi interview was ‘paid news’, alleges Congress complaint
New Delhi – The Congress has in a letter to the Election Commission sought “stern action” against Narendra Modi and his BJP for an interview that aired on Hindi news... read more »
Narendra Modi sidesteps apology for riots, says Congress must acc...
Narendra Modi, the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, sidestepped a question on Tuesday on whether he would apologise for the 2002 riots in his Gujarat. On the Congress’ demand for an... read more »
